Buongiorno! Alex and I are back from a wonderful two weeks in Italy where we walked and ate our way through the country. In anticipation of writing this blog, I tried to think of my favorite food-related experience of the trip to share with you. Was our best time when we were eating a […]
I love birthdays and the opportunity to celebrate loved ones. We can all use a day each year where we feel extra special. Plus, as you’ve heard me say before, I’m a firm believer in calories not counting on your birthday and indulging in items you really enjoy. You can imagine how excited I
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“People who love to eat are always the best people.” -Julia Child I adore hearing about everyone’s summer adventures and where and what they ate. It’s no surprise to anyone that I enjoy a good meal and talking about food and nutrition. Through food, I believe we get a true taste (pun intended) of a location, the
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Nothing says summer quite like fresh peaches, which are described in the book All the Light We Cannot See as “wedges of wet sunlight.” I love their bright, sweet flavor and their offer of hydration as well as taste. The gift of truly good, ripe peaches only comes in the midst of sticky summer months, so they must
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The high summer temperatures have only slightly dampened my desire to bake, and I still have the urge to work on my bread skills. What better time to try something new than for a get-together with friends? I wanted our most recent cookout to be simple but done well. Plus, after the added sugar challenge, I wanted
Did you see Joy Bauer, the Registered Dietitian associated with The Today Show, encouraging all the anchors as well as viewers to take a 10-day break from added sugar (including artificial sweeteners)? While I am generally very against restricting things in my diet (or my clients’ diets), I was intrigued. This challenge was not cutting out all sugar, but rather
This past weekend has proved that summer is almost officially here. In addition to craving cooler foods, it’s time to break out the rosé and other refreshing drinks. Here’s where you’ll likely see me around town the next few months. 1. Calavela – once I heard a tequila bar was coming to Carrboro, I anxiously awaited its opening. I
[ONE] Restaurant has been on our list of places to try for quite some time. We figured it was the perfect venue to celebrate our [ONE] year wedding anniversary. Much like a marriage, going to [ONE] works best when you have trust. I love going to a restaurant and allowing the chefs to do what
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Summer is almost here and I am loving all the fresh produce that is now available. Lately I see clients on the weekends and work into the evening during the week, which can make it difficult to get to the farmers’ market. When I was offered the opportunity to try Bella Bean Organics’ service, which is an online
As I prepared a strawberry rhubarb crisp this week, I calculated the ingredients in my head. The recipe was written to make 8 servings and I only needed 4. Half of ¾ cup? No problem, it’s ¼ cup plus 2 Tablespoons. That made me think of what tips and tricks I find useful in the kitchen and
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